Our programme includes a panel discussion on local standards: is the law fit for purpose?, a guide to defences in Package Travel claims from counsel in X v Kuoni and an update on Montreal Convention case law from around the world.
Members of the International & Travel team will also tackle service out of jurisdiction, forum non conveniens and pleading and proving foreign law.
2.5 APIL CPD Points accredited
The full programme will be as follows:
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 – 2:05 | Introduction | Philip Mead |
| 2:05 – 2:25 | Where in the world? Serving out of the jurisdiction | Max Archer and Spencer Turner |
| 2:25 – 2:40 | Back to forum non conveniens: a reminder | Aliyah Akram |
| 2:40 – 2:55 | Update on procedure | James Beeton and Elizabeth Boulden |
| 2:55 – 3:15 | How to plead and prove foreign law: a guide | Kate Boakes |
| 3:15 – 3:35 | Break | |
| 3:35 – 3:45 | Slips and spills – a Montreal Convention update | Christopher Fleming |
| 3:45 – 4:05 | Defences to package travel | Nina Ross |
| 4:05 – 4:30 | Pointing the finger: contribution and recovery claims | Tom Banks and David Green |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Local standards: is the law fit for purpose? | Philip Mead with James Candlin and John Paul Swoboda |
Booking is required – this is a free event and places are likely to be booked up quickly. Please email events@12kbw.co.uk to reserve your place.
